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DY53 OPR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,284 mi
Last recorded111,284 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,284 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,719 miles

both front and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight play detected in o/s/front anti roll bar drop link balljoints

tyres starting to perish and crack.mainly on sidewalls

Fail 15 Oct 2016 109,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight play detected in o/s/front anti roll bar drop link balljoints

tyres starting to perish and crack.mainly on sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing with age

Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing with age

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,707 miles

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both front indicators just starting to emit white light

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust centre and rear corroded, rear box baffles broken up, minor leaks of gases, outer casing partially missing and 1 mount broken but exhaust still supported(strong advise)

nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread

offside front door check strap loose

offside front tyre bald on inner edge(strong advise)

service reminder illuminated

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

stonechips and scratches in front screen -not affecting view

Fail 23 Sep 2013 96,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both front indicators just starting to emit white light

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust centre and rear corroded, rear box baffles broken up, minor leaks of gases, outer casing partially missing and 1 mount broken but exhaust still supported(strong advise)

nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread

offside front door check strap loose

offside front tyre bald on inner edge(strong advise)

service reminder illuminated

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

stonechips and scratches in front screen -not affecting view

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,129 miles

2lt engine oil added on pre checks

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both headlight lenes misting on outside only just met pass requirment

slight wiper scratches in screen

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,129 miles

2lt engine oil added on pre checks

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlight lenes misting on outside only just met pass requirment

slight wiper scratches in screen

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scrath marks on windscreen o/s

Fail 19 Aug 2010 78,725 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scrath marks on windscreen o/s

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front engine mounting starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front engine mounting starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 64,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,136 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 5 Sep 2006 49,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR OF EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY53 OPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 OPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY53 OPR registered?

DY53 OPR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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